Batt-Doyle Shatters Australian Marathon Record in Chicago; Kipchoge Wins Melbourne

Izzi Batt-Doyle has rewritten the Australian marathon record books, achieving a remarkable 2:20:38 at the Chicago Marathon to finish sixth. The 31-year-old's performance not only surpassed her personal best by two minutes but also obliterated Jess Stenson's previous national record of 2:21:24, set in 2025.

In other marathon news, legendary runner Eliud Kipchoge, at 41 years old, proved his enduring prowess by winning the Melbourne Marathon and setting a new course record. Kipchoge, a two-time Olympic champion, expressed that his body is "still peaking," signaling his continued ambition in the sport. Meanwhile, the Oxford Half Marathon saw record participation with 15,000 runners, highlighting the growing popularity of distance running.